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Who is running for Attorney General of New York in 2022?

Nov 30, 2021 · State Attorney General Letitia James speaks at an Association for a Better New York breakfast in Lower Manhattan, Sept. 29, 2021. Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY REPUBLICANS. Michael Henry: He’s a commercial litigator from Queens who declared he would run against James this summer — before she announced her own run for governor.

What happened to the other Democratic candidates for Attorney General?

Dec 03, 2021 · Who’s Running for Attorney General in New York? It’s a Crowded Field. December 3, 2021 Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY Signs are pointing to a run from Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez. Photo by Ben...

Who ran against Letitia James in the 2018 New York attorney general?

1 day ago · Henry is the endorsed challenger taking on Democrat Attorney General Letitia James, and Rodriguez is taking on State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Rodriguez said DiNapoli is known as a nice guy, but...

Who is the Attorney General of New York?

Michael Henry (Republican Party) is running for election for Attorney General of New York. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 28, 2022.

Who is Attorney General for New York?

Letitia James (Working Families Party)New York / Attorney generalLetitia Ann "Tish" James is an American lawyer, activist, and politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party and the current Attorney General of New York, having won the 2018 election to succeed appointed Attorney General Barbara Underwood. Wikipedia

Is New York Attorney General Letitia James a Democrat?

Democratic PartyLetitia James / PartyThe Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, making it the world's oldest active political party. Since the 1860s, its main political rival has been the Republican Party. Wikipedia

How many attorney generals are there in New York?

New York Former Attorneys GeneralBarbara Underwood (Acting)2018Eric Schneiderman2011 – 2018Andrew M. Cuomo2007 – 2010Eliot Spitzer1999 – 2006Dennis Vacco1995 – 199859 more rows

How much does the New York Attorney General make?

State executive salariesOffice and current officialSalaryAttorney General of New York Letitia JamesNew York Secretary of State Robert RodriguezNew York Public Service Commission James Alesi$127,000New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball$120,80010 more rows

Who is NY Governor?

Kathy Hochul (Democratic Party)New York / GovernorKathleen Courtney Hochul is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 57th and current governor of New York since August 24, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she is New York's first female governor and the first governor from upstate New York since the 1930s. Wikipedia

Who is the current Manhattan district attorney?

Alvin BraggAlvin Bragg is the 37th District Attorney elected in Manhattan.

Is NY Attorney General appointed or elected?

The 2018 New York Attorney General election took place on November 6, 2018. New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, a Democrat, was elected. James is the first woman and the first African-American to be elected New York Attorney General.

Where is the attorney general's office in NY?

In addition to the thirteen Regional Office, the Attorney General has two executive offices: one in Albany and one in New York City.

What are the 3 main job duties of the NYS Attorney General?

Representing the state and state agencies before the state and federal courts. Handling criminal appeals and serious statewide criminal prosecutions. Instituting civil suits on behalf of the state.

How much does the Lt Governor of NY make?

Lieutenant Governor of New YorkFormationJuly 30, 1777SuccessionFirstSalary$210,000 (2020)Website[1]8 more rows

How much does the president make in a year?

On May 14th, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service and General Government included a provision in the Treasury appropriations bill that would increase the President's salary to $400,000, effective January 20, 2001.

What are two powers of the NY Governor?

The Governor also is empowered to: veto legislative bills with which he disagrees; convene the Legislature for special sessions; appoint and, under certain conditions, remove non-elected state officers; and grant reprieves, commutations and pardons.

What is an AG, and what do they do?

The attorney general is the highest legal officer for the state, serving as a top prosecutor but also an advocate for New Yorkers in general.

Who Is Running?

Letitia James: James has served as state attorney general since 2019. Her’ office led the investigation that spurred Cuomo’s departure from his office. She had announced a run for governor in late October, but left the race just six weeks later.

When does this matter?

You’ll still have some time to mull over all these choices and learn more about the candidates before you vote. The general election will be on Nov. 8, 2022, following a June primary whose exact date is still to be determined.

What is an AG, and what do they do?

The attorney general is the highest legal officer for the state, serving as a top prosecutor but also an advocate for New Yorkers in general.

Who Is Running?

Dan Goldman: He’s a former federal prosecutor who worked under then-U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in New York’s Southern District before becoming general counsel to the House Intelligence Committee. There, he led the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.

When does this matter?

You’ll still have some time to mull over all these choices and learn more about the candidates before you vote. The general election will be on Nov. 8, 2022, following a June primary whose exact date is still to be determined.

Elections

The primary will occur on June 28, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

See also

Who is on my ballot? U.S. Congress U.S. Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards

Running

The first-term incumbent had her sights on becoming governor, but ultimately decided that her current gig worked for now. A recent Siena College poll showed that a majority of Democrats have a favorable view of her. That suggests she remains pretty popular with primary voters despite recent efforts by ex-Gov.

Possibly running

Whispers that the disgraced governor could mount a comeback run for office had been swirling since he stepped down in August, with insiders speculating he could again seek the position that catapulted him to the Executive Mansion. Cuomo served as state attorney general from 2007 to 2010, the year he was elected governor.

Not running

Gonzalez had been “fishing around” with his political allies to see whether a campaign for state attorney general might work, according to The City.

The Democrats

Kathy Hochul: She will serve as New York’s governor through the 2022 election, at least until Jan. 1, 2023. Her latest role in government, becoming the first woman to hold the state’s top job, is the pinnacle of years working in public service, mostly in Western New York.

The Republicans

Republican hopefuls have been more proactive in launching runs. Among them:

The Maybes

Some possible contenders have yet to say definitively what they’re thinking about a run. Among them:

Overview

• Note:The following list of candidates is unofficial. The filing deadline for this election has passed, and Ballotpedia is working to update this page with the official candidate list. This note will be removed once the official candidate list has been added. The primary will occur on June 28, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 202...

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